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Jesus teaches with parables and even His closest disciples are confused with why He does this. Jesus explains and even His explanation can be hard to understand. Matthew 13:1-3a, 10-17 SERMON OUTLINE What is a Parable? παραβολή [parabole] is a combination of para (along-side) and ballo (to throw), thus “to throw alongside.” “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning”. Why did Jesus teach in Parables? To reveal truth (Matthew 13:11) Two things about this truth the parables reveal: The Kingdom…